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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · BB2 3HE
For saleReduced £5k (−2.3%) on 10 JulListed 310 days
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About
A very deceptive mature detached house enjoying a cul-de-sac location in this convenient residential area close to Royal Blackburn Hospital, Shadsworth Business Park and J5 of M65 as well as being close to all local amenities in Blackburn town centre.
The extended living accommodation has the benefit of a through lounge, separate dining room/sitting room and a fitted dining kitchen. There are three double bedrooms and a three-piece shower room.
Gas central heating and PVC double glazing are both installed. There are mature garden areas to the front & rear, a driveway to the side leading to a large detached garage.
The property offers excellent potential for discovering purchasers.
A very deceptive mature detached house enjoying a cul-de-sac location in this convenient residential area close to Royal Blackburn Hospital, Shadsworth Business Park and J5 of M65 as well as being close to all local amenities in Blackburn town centre.
The extended living accommodation has the benefit of a through lounge, separate dining room/sitting room and a fitted dining kitchen. There are three double bedrooms and a three-piece shower room.
Gas central heating and PVC double glazing are both installed. There are mature garden areas to the front & rear, a driveway to the side leading to a large detached garage.
The property offers excellent potential for discovering purchasers. Tenure We are advised by the vendor that the property is Leasehold (nominal ground rent).
Any prospective purchaser should seek clarification from their solicitor.
Accommodation entrance porch PVC double glazed windows & door entrance hall Double radiator, built in cupboard lounge 10' 9" x 20' 3" (3.28m x 6.17m) Into PVC double glazed bay window, gas fire, double radiator, wall lighting, sliding doors to; sitting room 10' 4" x 10' 2" (3.15m x 3.1m) Radiator, PVC double glazed window dining kitchen 15' 4" x 7' 7" (4.67m x 2.31m) Wall & floor units including drawers, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, 2 x PVC double glazed windows & door, (cupboard understairs, PVC double glazed window) stairs to first floor landing bedroom one 13' 7" x 8' 6" (4.14m x 2.59m) Into PVC double glazed bay window, radiator bedroom two 11' 4" x 8' 7" (3.45m x 2.62m) Radiator, PVC double glazed window bedroom three 10' 8" x 8' 8" (3.25m x 2.64m) Double radiator, PVC double glazed window three-piece shower room Walk in shower, wash basin, WC storage cupboard Gas fired central heating boiler unit outside Block paved driveway, mature gardens to the front & rear, large detached garage, garden store please note viewings are to be arranged through Proctors and are by appointment only.
We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify if they are in working order or fit for their purpose.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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About 28, Observatory Road, Blackburn
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